Trump Supports Ending NYC Congestion Pricing

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to support New York Republicans in their efforts to eliminate the city's newly implemented congestion pricing toll and to raise the cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions. During a meeting at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump expressed commitment to scrapping the congestion tax, which charges drivers a fee to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, and indicated his willingness to collaborate with Republican representatives to achieve this goal. Additionally, Trump backed efforts to lift the SALT cap, currently set at $10,000, as part of a broader legislative package that may also include extending his previous tax cuts. Representatives Nicole Malliotakis and Mike Lawler conveyed optimism that Trump's involvement could provide momentum to address these issues, which they argue are burdensome for New Yorkers under current city and state governance. These discussions come in the wake of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's recent toll implementation, which has faced legal challenges. Trump’s remarks signal a potential shift in federal support for local tax policies impacting New York residents.